Conference for Deputy Heads and Senior Leaders in Girls’ Schools
Reconnect, Collaborate, and Lead at the 2026 Conference for Deputy Heads and Senior Leaders in Girls’ Schools
Join fellow senior leaders for this highly anticipated annual event — a chance to reconnect with colleagues, build new networks, and gain insights that will shape the future of girls’ education.
The 2026 programme is designed to equip senior leadership teams with the essential skills, knowledge, and foresight to stay ahead in an ever-evolving educational landscape. With inspiring keynote speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, and peer-led discussions, this is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and be inspired.
Your booking includes overnight accommodation at the Leicester Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 29 April, as well as a place at the Conference Dinner — an ideal setting for relaxed networking and professional connection.
To maximise the benefit of shared learning and collaboration, schools are encouraged to send two or more delegates. A discounted rate of £465 per person applies to second and subsequent bookings from the same school.
Sessions include:
- Humour for Humility – Faith Hagerty, The Acting Head
- Marketing Matters – How senior leaders can champion and endorse the school’s distinctive story of girls’ education – Rachel Hadley-Leonard, RHL Consulting
- Understanding School Finances – Amanda Harris, Moore Kingston Smith
- Being an Interim Head – what to expect
- Sharing Best Practice – guide one another and share experiences
- Breakout Sessions – stepping into headship, the role of pastoral Deputy Heads, getting the most of our HoD from a Deputy Academic and PSHE education
Full programme coming soon.
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Course Audience
Deputy Heads and Senior Leaders -
Fees
GSA Member School £565
Second and Subsequent Attendees £465
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Start Date
April 29, 2026 -
End Date
April 30, 2026 -
Venue
Leicester Marriott Hotel, Leicester
